Man Utd hero interviewed Thomas Tuchel and is convinced he ‘fits the bill’

Thomas Tuchel has been linked with Manchester United and one Red Devils legend thinks he would be a good fit for the club.

Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel has thrown his weight behind Thomas Tuchelas a strong contender for the managerial hot seat at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag has got through the international break with his job still intact, but the speculation around his position is not quietening down.

United’s 0-0 draw away to Aston Villa consigned United to their worst league start since 1989. A group of United executives gathered in London last Tuesday, but the former Ajax manager looks to have retained his role.

Nevertheless, ex-Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has been linked with the position, while Tuchel, who has been a free agent since he left Bayern Munich, is still believed to be a candidate. Having spoken to the ex-Chelsea boss before, Schmeichel believes Tuchel would be an outstanding option for the Red Devils.

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While speaking to Arsenal legend David Seaman on the ‘Seaman Says’ podcast, via Betway, Schmeichel said: “I think with Tuchel and the last two jobs that he had at Chelsea and Bayern Munich, he’s been at those two clubs at the wrong time in their history. Chelsea was a mess when he was there and there was so much internal fighting.

“There’s new owners coming in and so many things were happening with Bayern. The same thing, they changed the whole board of directors, they changed the whole leadership of the club. They lasted for one year and that was precisely the year that he was there.

“I really like Thomas Tuchel. Being around the Champions League and interviewing him, listening to what he’s saying when he’s in the technical area, and his personality, he just looks like somebody who could be a good manager at Manchester United.

“I don’t think he had his way at Chelsea. I know for sure he didn’t have his way at Bayern. I just think he’s got such a great aura around him that he fits a bill.”

Tuchel has also been linked with the England job ever since Gareth Southgate resigned after last summer’s European Championship. United are currently languishing in 14th position and face Brentford in the Premier League next, followed by a Europa League clash away to Fenerbahce, who are managed by former United boss Jose Mourinho.

Despite his admiration for Tuchel, Schmeichel pledged to give Ten Hag his backing. He added: “Erik ten Hag is still the manager, and for as long as he’s the manager, as a fan I will support him because I want the club to do well. I don’t want Manchester United to be that football club that changes the manager all the time.

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According to Football Transfers, Manchester United are keeping tabs on England and Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze.

The Palace star has caught the attention of some of the biggest Premier League clubs with his £60 million release clause seen as an attractive option for some teams in England.

The Red Devils are closely monitoring the England international who is known for his creativity and goal scoring attributes.

However, the report has mentioned that in order to make room for Eze in the team and the finances to make sense, Man United would have to let either Marcus Rashford or Bruno Fernandes leave the club.

They have become the latest players linked with an exit from the club with Christian Eriksen being the other name who is most likely coming towards the end of his time at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Casemiro is also being considered for sale by the Premier League giants and the transfer could take place as early as January.

Man United find Eze as an attractive option for the club due to his ability to play in a number of different positions.

The Palace star can play as an attacking midfielder as well as the left-side of the attack, making him ideal for the Red Devils who feel that the player can play in the positions currently occupied by Rashford and Fernandes.

Erik ten Hag’s team have been scouting the English midfielder, who scored 11 goals in the league last season and registered four assists in a highly successful season for the Eagles and contributed to their top half finish in the league.

Eberechi Eze would come at a huge cost for Manchester United
It would be a huge surprise to see Man United consider the sale of Rashford or Fernandes, two players who are their most prized assets and hugely important for the team and their future.

It is not a secret that the Red Devils are looking to bolster their attacking options and their interest in Eze could force them to make an unpopular decision of letting one of their star players leave the club.

Any move for Eze to join Man United depends on Ten Hag’s team selling one of their star players.

Oliver Glasner’s team have no intention of accepting any offer below the £60 million mark.

The Man United faithful would love to see Eze at Old Trafford but surely not at the cost of one of Rashford or Fernandes leaving the club.

Rasmus Hojlund sits out of training for Denmark ahead of Nations League game against Switzerland

Manchester United’s poor start to the new season has largely been down to the team’s profligacy in front of goal.

Being without first choice striker Rasmus Hojlund hasn’t helped the cause after the Dane picked up an injury in the pre-season tour of the U.S.

Hojlund is working his way back to fitness and has featured in United’s last handful of games but is yet to complete 90 minutes this term.

However, the 21-year-old has been summoned for international duty and featured briefly for Denmark in the 1-0 defeat to Spain over the weekend.

Denmark continue their Nations League campaign against Switzerland tomorrow but were without Hojlund in their warm-up session ahead of the game.

As reported by local media, the United man was missing from training but they do believe it’s more likely to protect the player rather than a fresh injury setback.

No official word has come from the Danish camp but it’s expected Hojlund will be available for selection tomorrow.

Erik ten Hag will be desperate for his centre-forward to come through the Swiss encounter unscathed as he faces a huge few weeks to save his job at Old Trafford.

United has mustered up just five goals from their opening seven league games with only Southampton scoring fewer.

Despite scoring on his debut and showing some tidy link-up play, Joshua Zirkzee doesn’t appear to possess the goalscoring nous of an out-and-out number nine.

Getting Hojlund back to full fitness is a must for United, who need to start finding the back of the net to turn their season around.

Brentford visit Old Trafford this coming Saturday and Ten Hag knows it’s crucial Ten Hag collects all three points to ease the growing pressure on his shoulders.

Conner Botterill

Conner Botterill has been with The Peoples Person for two years. A keen match-going red with degrees in Sport and Journalism and Philosophy and Psychology, Conner still believes he has a chance of making United’s first team through his 5-a-side career.